It's About Time
It's About Time is an American fantasy/science-fiction comedy TV series that aired on CBS for one season of 26 episodes in 1966–1967. The series was created by Sherwood Schwartz, and used sets, props and incidental music from Schwartz's other television series in production at the time, Gilligan's Island.
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Plot Summary
This short film follows a group of cavemen who discover a time machine and travel to the future. They struggle to adapt to the modern world, leading to humorous situations and cultural clashes. The film explores themes of progress and the impact of technology on society through a comedic lens.
Critical Reception
As a short, pilot film for a potential TV series that was never picked up, 'It's About Time' received very limited critical attention. Its reception is largely based on its status as a curiosity from the late 1960s and its connection to its creators. It is generally viewed as a lighthearted, if somewhat simplistic, science fiction comedy.
What Reviewers Say
- A dated but charming glimpse into 1960s sci-fi comedy.
- Highlights the comedic potential of culture shock through time travel.
- Suffers from its brevity and lack of development as a pilot.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this short film is not readily available due to its limited release and nature as a pilot.
Fun Fact
The pilot episode was produced by Sherwood Schwartz, who would later create the iconic television shows 'Gilligan's Island' and 'The Brady Bunch'.
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